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Samantha Krasinski

Chicago,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Coordinator

Frida Kahlo Community Organization
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervise instructors for programs
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact to students.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Ensure instructors provide lesson plans that are engaging and tailored to student interests and needs
  • Manage and organize grant compliance forms in alignment to due dates
  • Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and companies to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.

Culture and Climate Team Lead

Patrick Henry Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
  • Plan community events
  • Collaborated with team to review data on attendance and school climate and analyze trends
  • Create school wide goals for teachers and students
  • Develop and implement programs, initiatives and events that promote positive climate and culture
  • Diversity and inclusion workshops, employee recognition programs, team-building activities and communication campaigns.
  • Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.

K-3 Inclusion and Resource Special Education Teacher

District 299, Chicago Public School
08.2020 - Current
  • Lead Teacher of resource based setting for multiple grades
  • Act as liaison between multiple parties including administration, parents, community partners, related service providers and paraprofessional
  • Develop and implement student IEPs with measurable goals, accommodations and assessments
  • Create and implement weekly lesson plans that are purposeful and engaging
  • Lessons are directly tailored to individual needs of each student
  • Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed student lead centers to foster independence and student autonomy.
  • Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

K-4 Moderate - Severe Special Education Teacher

District 90, River Forest, IL
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • IEP case manager for grades 2nd-4th for students in the instructional program
  • Teach students with a wide range of ability levels academically and functionally
  • Develop and implement student IEPs with measurable goals, accommodations and assessments
  • Obtain data and running records for academic and functional goals to assess progress
  • Write and implement behavior plans, collect data and analyze data trends
  • Instruction in core subject areas that pertain to individual student’s IEP goals and minutes
  • Modify and adapt instructional materials to best maximize student’s current level of progress
  • Create visual schedules for students, social stories and visual expectations
  • Utilize and model student AAC systems (Touch Chat, Nova chat) daily through various activities
  • Implementation of Unique Learning System
  • Direct supervision of paraprofessionals with daily expectations, model instruction and provide schedules
  • Collaborate and communicate with IEP team members such as, occupational therapist, speech therapist, physical therapist, social workers, and administration to meet needs of all learners
  • Communicate and maintain contact with parents on a regular basis for home/school connections and student progress
  • Team collaborations with general education staff to help make adaptions and modifications for inclusion.

K-5 Instructional Special Education Teacher

District 64, Park Ridge, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Differentiate activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities
  • Monitor behavior plans and collect data, analyzing trend
  • Structured teaching and work station implementation
  • Develop picture schedules for students utilizing Boardmaker
  • Administer DLM assessment
  • Structured implementation of curriculums such as Language for Learning, Reading Mastery, Connecting Math, Touch Math, and Edmark
  • Trained as crisis response team to deescalate potential violent behaviors to promote safety and security
  • PBST committee member – school wide positive behavior and expectations
  • Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Lincoln Elementary, Maywood, IL
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Adapting Creative Curriculum to meet needs of students
  • Supervise and manage teaching assistants.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Master of Arts in Literacy Education -

Northeastern University
Chicago, IL
06.2023

Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education - LBS1 with a concentration in Social Studies and endorsement in Middle School

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
12.2016

Skills

  • Proactive mindset
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Management
  • Educational Program Planning
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Program Leadership
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

Illinois Professional Educator License, 12/2016, 1104919

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Frida Kahlo Community Organization
09.2023 - Current

Culture and Climate Team Lead

Patrick Henry Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

K-3 Inclusion and Resource Special Education Teacher

District 299, Chicago Public School
08.2020 - Current

K-4 Moderate - Severe Special Education Teacher

District 90, River Forest, IL
08.2018 - 06.2020

K-5 Instructional Special Education Teacher

District 64, Park Ridge, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Lincoln Elementary, Maywood, IL
02.2017 - 05.2017

Master of Arts in Literacy Education -

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education - LBS1 with a concentration in Social Studies and endorsement in Middle School

Bradley University

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